Extrusion
Extrusion: MDO Stretches Film-Performance Limits
Systems rely on infrared heaters inside the cylinder.
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‘Game Changing’ Flat Die Lives Up to Its Billing
Revolutionary ‘touchless’ die and control system for cast film and coating/laminating offer speed, efficiency and operational efficiencies to processors that were previously ‘unheard of.’
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Plastics Processors Report Quickening Expansion
Expansion among both captive and custom processors is driven by expanding orders, production, and employment.
Read MoreDownstream Extrusion Machine Builder Expands
Plastics Extrusion Machinery to break ground on a new plant in Kansas.
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Understanding the Effect of Polymer Viscosity on Melt Temperature
Every processor should get hold of the viscosity curves for the polymers they use or contemplate using in their operations, and learn how to read them.
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Plastics Processing Expands in July
With an Index reading of 52.3, processors report first monthly expansion since the coronavirus disruption.
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Melt Pumps Play Key Role in Nonwovens Production
Processors producing melt-blown nonwovens for face masks are finding that pumps provide needed precision and efficiency in the extrusion process.
Read MoreMaag Buys Industrial Controls Company
Addition of XanTec to expand Maag Group’s digital offerings.
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Extrusion: Evaluating Screw Design for Multi-Material Recycling
Since many plastic products are made of a combination of materials with very different melting points, careful consideration must be given to designing screws when it comes time to recycle these products.
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Breaking Barriers: Sheet Processor Makes Move on High-End Packaging Market
Impact Plastics sets up new brand with game-changing disruptive technology that combines a novel PP with customized equipment that looks to upend the business of extruded sheet for barrier food packaging.
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